A thrilling tale of a true hero, Astro Boy is an all-new feature film full of action, adventure, humour and heart. It will be brought to life on the big screen in breathtaking CGI animation.
Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly.
Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many colourful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he experiences the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.
Agent Chereine Waddell
The anime, science fiction movie Astro Boy is directed by David Bowers and stars Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kirsten Bell.
PG (Mild animated violence)
90 minutes (1:30 hours)
Film: 22 October 2009
